Parks and Recreation

The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 1

Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Every episode of Parks and Recreation Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 1!

In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of...
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  1. 7.6/10(3.3k votes)

    #1 - Rock Show

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    S1:E6

    Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.

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  2. 7.2/10(3.4k votes)

    #2 - Boys' Club

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    S1:E4

    Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.

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  3. 7.1/10(3.5k votes)

    #3 - The Reporter

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    S1:E3

    Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.

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  4. 7.1/10(3.3k votes)

    #4 - The Banquet

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    S1:E5

    During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.

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  5. 7.0/10(3.7k votes)

    #5 - Canvassing

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    S1:E2

    Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.

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    Director:Seth Gordon
  6. 6.9/10(4.4k votes)

    #6 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Rock Show" is the best rated episode of "Parks and Recreation" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 3316 votes. Directed by Michael Schur and written by Norm Hiscock, it aired on 5/14/2009. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Boys' Club".